Re: And16

Posted by DK3250 on Mar 04, 2021; 6:13pm
URL: http://nand2tetris-questions-and-answers-forum.52.s1.nabble.com/And16-tp4035770p4035778.html

Hi WBahn,

Actually, I just started such a project - not yet finished.

Using Python and Pygame my plan is to make a small library of basic gates that I can move to the screen. Then add connections between the gates and make input(s) on/of.
All with relevant graphics.

The idea is to simulate the function/output by animating current flow - i.e. adding a very slow clock that advance in steps even along a conductor.

I may introduce resistors and capacitors as well as they are important for timing/wait sequences.

It will be able to handle only quite simple circuits, but I like the graphical element.

I'm also currently building small computer parts on breadboards - eventually ending up in a working 8-bit computer. So far I have made an adder, a register, a clock module and some minor demo parts. Now summer is approaching so I'll probably postpone until autumn - soon it is time for sailing and gardening.

Thanks for encouraging me.